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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-01-20

occupied finally in his despair. Intended
originally as the palace Of some inchoate
California Aladdin, it usually ended as a
lodging house in which some helpless widow
or hopeless spinster managed to combine re-
spectability with the hard task of bread get
ting. Thatcher's landlady was one of the
former class. She had unfortunately sur
vived not only her husband but his property,
and, living IN some deserted chamber, had,
after the fashion of the Italian nobility, let
out the rest of the ruin A tendency to
dwell upon these facts gave her conversation
a peculiar significance upon the first Of each
month. Thatcher had noticed this with the
sensitiveness of an impoverished gentleman.
But when, a few days after her lodger's sud-
Gen disappearance, note came from him
containing draft in noble excess Of all ar
rears ard charges, the widows heart was
lifted, and the rock smittea with the golden
wand grshed benefcence that shore in a new
gown fer the widow and new suit for John
NY" her son, O now oilcloth in the hall, better
service to the lodgers, and, let us be thank
full, a kindlier consideration for the poor little
blackeyed painter from Monterey, then
dreadfully behind in her room rent. For, to
tell the truth, the calls upon Miss
De Haro's scant purse by her un-
Gle had letely been frequent, perjury
having declined in the Monterey mar
ket through excessive end injndicious supply,
until the line of demarcation between it and
absolute verify was so finely drawn that Vic
tor Garcia had remarked that "he might as
well tell the truth at once and save his soul,
since the devil was in the market"
Mistress Plodgitt, the landlady, could not
resist the desire to acquaint Carmen De Haro
with her good fortune. @He was always a
friend of yours, my dear, and know him to
be gentleman that would never let a poor
widow suffer; and see what he says about
you" Here she produced Thatcher's note and
read: "Ten my little neighbor that I shall
come back soon to carry her and her sl,etcking
tools off by force, end shall not let her re-
turn until she has caught the black nour-
tains end the red rocks she used to talk about,
and put the 'Elue Mass mill in the foreground
of the picture shall order"
What is this, little one! Surely, Carmen,
thou needst rot blush at this, thy first grand
offer. holy Virgin! is it Of necessity that
thou shoulds. stick the wrong end Of thy
brush in thy mouth, and then drop it in thy
lap9 Or was j. taught thee by the good Sis
ters ct the convent to stride in that boyish
fashion TO the side Of thy elders and snatch.
from their hands the nissive thou wouldst
read? More of this we would know, o Car
men-smallest Of brunettes-speak, little one,
even in thine own me,odious speech, that I
may commend thee and thy rare discretion to
my own fair country women.
Alas, neither the present chronicler nor
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-01-20

"If you consult my wishes you will stay, if
only long enough to forgive me. But if
have offended you unknowingly, and you are
implacable-
II can go tomorrow at sunrise If l Like"
"As you WILL" returned Thatcher gravely.
"Gracias, Senor."
They walked slowly back to the house,
Thatcher with masculine sense of being un-
reasonably afflicted, Carmen with woman's
instinct of being hopelessly crushed. No
word was spoken until they reached the door.
Then Carmen suddenly, in her old, impulsive
way, and in child-ike treble, sang out
merrily: "Good night, o Don Royal, and
pleasant dreams. Hasta manana."
Thatcher stood dumb and astounded at this
capricious girl. She saw his mystification in
stantly. at is for the old cat!" she whis-
pered, jerking her thumb over her shoulder
in the direction of the sleeping Mrs. P.
"Good night-gow
He went to give orders for a peon to at
tend the ladies and their equipage the next
day. He awoke to find Miss De Haro gone,
with her escort, towards Monterey. And
without the Plodgitt.
He could not conceal his surprise from the
latter lady, She, left alone-a not altogether
unavailable victim to the wiles of our sex
was embarrassed But not so much that she
could not say to Thatcher: ~ told you So
gone to her uncle To tell him ALL"
GAIL D-n it, what can she tell himg"
roared Thatcher, stung out of his self-control.
Nothing, 1 hope, that she should not" said
Mrs. p, and chastely retired.
She was right. Miss Carmen posted to
Monterey, running her horse nearly off its
legs to do it, and then sent back her beast
and escort, saying she would rejoin Mrs.
Plodgitt by steamer at San Francisco Then
she went boldly to the law Office Of Sapo-
naceous Wood, district attorney and whilom
solicitor of her uncle.
With the majority of masculine Monterey
Miss Carmen was known and respectfully adj
mired, despite the infeiix reputation Of her
kinsman. Mr. Wood was glad to see her, and
awkwardly gallant. Miss Carmen was cool
and business-l like; she had come from her
uncle to "regard" the papers in the "Red Rock
Rancho" case. They were instantly produced.
Carmen turned to the application for the
grant. Her cheek paled slightly. With her
clear memory and wonderful fidelity Of per-
ceptiCn she could not be mistaken. The sig
nature of Micheltorena was in her own hand
writingl
Yet she looked up to the lawyer with
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-01-20

"But am not blaming you, Miss Carmen,
he said gravely. at ,cas stupid in me to con-
front you here with the property claimed by
your uncle end occupied by me, but it was a
mistake-no!" he added hastily, ut was not
mistake. You knew it and didn't You
overlooked it before you came, and I was too
glad to overlook it after you were here"
"Of course" said Carmen pettishly, II am
the only one to be blamed. It's like you menl
Mem. She was just fifteen, and uttered this
awful resume Of experience just as if it hadn't
been taught to her in her cradle)
Feminine generalities always stagger a
man. Thatcher said nothing. Carmen be-
came more enraged.
"Why did you want to take Uncle Victor's
property, thens" she asked triumphantly.
~ don t know that it is your uncles prop
erty."
"You-don't-know! Have you seen the
application with Governor Micheltorena's
Endorsements Have you heard the wit
nesses2" she said passionately.
"Signatures may be forged and witnesses
lie," said Thatcher quietly.
"What is it you call forgedT"
Thatcher instantly recalled the fact that
the Spanish language held no synonym for
forgery" The act was apparently an inven-
ton of el Diablo Americana. So he said,
with slight smile in bis kindly eye:
anybody wicked enough and dexterous
enough can initiate another's handwriting.
When this is used to benefit fraud we call it
forgery beg your pardon-Miss De Haro,
Miss Carmen-what is the matter!'
She had suddenly lapsed against tree,
quite helpless, nerveless, and with staring
eyes fixed on his. AS yet an embryo woman,
inexperienced and ignorant, the sexs instinct
was potential; she had in one plunge faith
omed all that his reason had been years CROP
ing for.
Thatcher saw only that she was panied, that
she was helpless; that was enough. at is
possible that your uncle may have been de-
ceived, he began; "many honest men have
been fooled by clever but deceitful tricksters,
men and women.
"Stop! Madre de Diosl Will you stopw
Thatcher for an instant recoiled from the
flashing eyes and white face Of the little
figure that had, with menacing and clenched
baby fingers, strode to his side. He stopped.
"Where is this application-this forgery?" she
asked. "Show it to met"
Thatcher felt relieved, and smiled the su-
perlOr smile of our sex over feminine ignor
ance. "You could hardly expect me to be
trusted with your uncle's vouchers. His pa
pers of course are in the hands of his
counsel"
sand when can I leave this places" she
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-01-20
TO BE CONTINUED.
THE MlLkMAID.

Across the grass see her pass,
She comes with tripping pace.
A maid know and March winds blow
Her hair across her face
With a hey, Dolly! no, Dolly!
Dolly shall be mine,
Before the spray is white with May
Or blooms the eglantine.
Break, break to hear, o, crocus spear
o, tall Lent lilies flame,
There'll be bride at Eastertide
And Dolly is her name.
The March winds blow, watch her 20 !;
Her eye is brown and clear,
Her cheek Is brown, and soft as down
To those who see it near!
Let those who will be proud and chill
For me from June TO June,
My Dolly's words are sweet as curds--
Her laugh is like tune.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-01-20

II E b ouse th a {
Royal Thatcher so
informally quilted
in bis exodus to the
promised land of
Biggs was one Of
t b ose diversified,
under-c al lculated
dwellings conceived
and erected in the
''extravagance of the
San Francisco
builders homes. and
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-01-20
By BRET HARTE.
[ CON lin I Ed
CHAPTER VIII.
r COUNSEL FOR j.

EANWHII.E Ros-
common had wait
ell. Then, in Gar
cia's name, and
backed by him, he
laid his case before
the land commits
sioner, filing the ap-
plication W j t b
forced in dors e.
ments, to Governor
Micheltorena, and
allapipp that the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

1t in gathered from various sources that
II any attempt il made at this session To
repeal the bounty law il will meet with
signal failure. All the out side counties ar.
said to be in favor Of keeping the law in
force. though they are willing that some
needed notifications in it he made. That
part of the Governors message relating To
the subject has been referred to the towns
and counties committee Of the House. of
which Taylor, of Choteau il chairman, and
this committee will probably. at AN early
date. report AN amendment tn the law AS
II now stands. The principal features of
the proposed bill will bs to do away with
the Territ orial fee which the certifying
magistrate now receives on ground suu;r.
rcls aud prairie dogs and leave the matter
oil compensation for such service in the
hands oil county commissioners: also To
make the tails ar scaips. or both. OF such
animals sufficient evidence to claim I'm,
bounty, the present law requiring tin.
whole skin Ia be presented. The rate az
bounty may he reduced. though this is not
settled. Members from COMMITTEES sufi.,;u..
rom the pests Of squirrels aud prairie dogs
say the operation uf the present law has
done world ~ good to the Ysr.iltural
interests aud its repual world be inimical
10 IT, general W.lftrt. it-is,l ii-t.-'.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

Gov. Leslie'- first message IL II very cred
tions which tie Legislature was called t,
consider in an able manner. The messag,
was read by the Governor in person.
new, or rather an Old proceeding. We hav,
only space to refer TO few Of the import
ant points dwet upon:
The Governor first considers the law ''re
lating to the assessment and levying Of
taxes, which was to take effect and 20
into operation December LIST. This law
creates a board, which is called the Terri.
torial Board OF Equalization" and its du.
lies are to assess property and levy taxes
throughout the Territory. The Governor
calls attention to the obstacles in the way
81 its operation.
The board cannot organize and proceed
to business without the Attorney General.
as this officer constitutes one Of the board.
and az We have M sucl, Tr, rtural officer,
and the Governor has not the power tonp-
point him, legislation in the matter was
necessary. The Governor calls attention
to other features Of the law which he con
siders impracticable or cumbersome. par.
ticularly those relating to the duties of
county clerks.
The Governor calls attention to the i'm
projections Of the license relating to gam
bling and liquor selling and recommends
amendments to the present law. lie also
calls attention to the injustice which is be-
ing done to Montana merchants under the
license system now in vogue, since non resi-.
dent commercial drummers are EXEMPT
from the tax.
The Governor treats upon the squirrel
and prairie dog bounty question at great
length and urges it upon the consi,leratio ion
81 the legislature. In fact, the whole
bounty business regarding all animals is
given considerable attention. The draft
IN the treasury is causing alarm. For
The past eight months the money paid out
to sIs.O12.55. Of which SAL
o6o"3 was for ground squirreIs and prairie
logs. The Governor il 81 the opinion that
greater safeguard should he required in the
law to prevent parties from obtaining
money illegally. lie thinks the present Law
- such ar to throw suspicion an its work
ngs and doubt az to its benefits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

There is II small portion Of the
Cascade county bill, Section l2, which
is of considerable interest to the citl
zens of Fergus county. That section
proposes to give to Fergus county
hat portion of Meagher county lying
east and north of the northeast corner
of TIP. % ~. r. 10 T.. and to Meagher
that portion OF Fergus lying south
and west OF that point. A reference
to the map of Montana shows that
the latter line cuts off n bend of the
Belt mountains ia which heal several
OF our creeks; and within this are nu-
merOus settlers and miners, whose
only outlet is down these creeks into
the Basin, AS there is no road of any kind
across the Belt range. TO put them
into Meagber would necessitate
their coming through the Basin and
Judith Gap to get to the Springs. The
reasons advanced 10y Mr.. Collins in
the House in support OF the Cascade
county bill. that certain settlers i'm
the northeastern portion OF Meagher
county "have to travel three-fourths
OF the year by Judith Gap or Helena
to get to the Springs" applies with
equal force to the set tiers in that por-
tiOn OF Fergus which his bill proposes
to cut off. The Belt range is he nat
ural and only practicable boundary
between the two counties in that Iii
rection, and to make the proposed
change would seem to he IN injustice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

flli~ j. unfortunate II true Fairs.
lose their attraction without horse
racing and become poorly attended.
as experience Ia, proven in tine East q.
Yet the majority OF people attend
races to witness speed and see the
merits of horses thoroughly tested.
When they learn that they have been
witnessing IA put up Job. and that u
Jockey almost broke his arm To keep n
horse from winning. they will refuse to
he duped in the future. II would not
be quite as bad ii gamblers and the
sporting fraternity were the only
losers, but a great many enthusiastic
individuals are foolish enough to bet
on the merits and qualities OF a horse
without thinking that everything was
fixed and that they couldn't win uni. :
I ". i0Gkx sLoulI- s,aId4s.ly die or meet
with an accident. Thieves who travel
with the racing circuit are no better
than those vino accompany circus.
only they may have n more gen
teel and smoother way of taking
peoples money. \ square horse race
is what the majority Of people want
to see, any other kind should not be
or tolerated.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

rsns county stands second in the
he dog and gopher killing indus
Warrants to the amount OF
SID have been paid to the in
rious squirrel and prairie dog
rrs of this county. A measure
t brings SO much money into a
On should not be opposed. When
an gets broke and wants to make
AXE he can 90 forth and slaughter
lrie dogs and squirrels. Five
isand dollars put into circulation
Sht months is . good thing for
county. There seems to be no
ger OF the Law being repealed
ugh the bounty may be reduced.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

. ~ Gid b. those who know that
scae. lev 10 . failure for want OF
s.to carry it out. Instead Of q
{ mill tag It should 10 . mill tax.
Il who knowingly bring in scabby
p should b. held pscuniarily and
finally rsspensitls. 4 mill tag on
. million valuation Of sheep will
produce 81. 900. and this il about
tile ~ will serve to accomplish
hing. Our sheep men are put to
'xPenss OF thousands every year
eason of having scabby sheep
4 IN. Every man in the Terri
favors keeping diseased sheep
Let no railroad ship in any ex-
furnished with n good bill of
h.-llcrald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

ne Cascade county bill is making
Il Roadway, having already passed
senate. A big kick is being made
ne vicinity of Benton and Sun
r, but it is probably without just
.. The people OF Helena are
'ming II little over the segregation
wis and Clarke, but it has not
eveloped into n full hedged kick.
boundary lines OF Meagller and
rs are to be changed slightly in
'elts to make the new county. As
Is county is without representa-
in the legislature she will have to
ut quietly to whatever changes
,ade.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

Olorow thought he was fighting the
liar army soldiers, and was mad
u he discovered that they were
poys dressed in soldiers uniforms.
iperience was similar to that of
Massachusetts spInster, vino
3. ked n bumblebee thinking it was a
kbcrly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

Zen. Butler made "A speech in Boston
t week in which he advocated serv-
pensions for every man who had
en- in the war, and said that as
on as all the Union soldiers had
N cared for. the surplus in the
asury should be used to pension
tolerate soldiers, as they were not
oonsible for the war, but were
ersrs by it. Some one should feel
3eu's head"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08
Notice of Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA. Mt
N

LAM OFFICE At HELENA. M.T,l
September 2. 1885,. !
Notice j. hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to m Ike
final proof in support OF his claim, and tba,
said proof will be made before the Register
aud Receiver 1T Helena. Montana on November \.
1857. viz: y
Frank kelsy,
who made Desert Land Entry No. 1861 for the ~ .
sw'4. NE'l sWii. sec. ., and SCI. seq, see :
TIP. II ~. x. p; E.
He names the following witnesses to prove hi,
cont nuous residence upon. and cultivation of
said land. Wis Edward paul!ee. Edward smith,
John Carr and William Pears IA, all of Grass Range
Montana
:. ". LANGnoRxE Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

orse &. Min, the trasedian, who
been playing an engagement at
4nipes. had "A narrow escape from
wnlng while boating on Red river
week. The boat capsized in n
Hall. Ills struggles were observed
4 gentleman on shore who went to
rescue will, boat.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

,uncljman Holiday has presented
i'll peovidins tor the spportion-
1t q Council members in the
mites q 0allatin, Park, Meaeher
] Fergus. Il gives one councilman
lily to Gallatin and Park and one
.tIy to Msaebsr and Fergus.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08
Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE, HELENA. NJ. r.,

LAND OFFICE, HELENA, VI. IT,
sept inter |. l~s1.
Notice is hereby given that the foilowiur-
named settler has iileti Notice. of his intpn-
ton I" make iiial proof in supper, al his
claim. ami that ,aid pro-. will 6c made be-
tore the Probate judge OF Fergus county,
t. LeNistown Mont, ON October 20,
lsS1. viz:
FRANK kaiin.
who made l'omosteai application No. ISs1
tor the si.l SEC. ). TT. 10 ~, II. IL T..
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his i"ntiEuous residence upon, and
cultivation ni' said land. viz; John Ien-
nj. Joseph King. Christian King and Rob-
crt keiIe., all at tottonwpol Mont.
:. ". lhNGIlpRSE. Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

u. Nelson 4. Miles was thrown
ia Tally-ho coach, near Los An
Is last week, and had his right leg
ken mt the ankle. Several Others
aimed slight injuries by the same
dent.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

he provision OF the fee bill reducing
,ost Of recordings quartz location
ne dollar 10 just. Not infrequent-
poor prospsctor 10 forced to give
'alf HE claim 70 ct his papers on
srd.-Indepeudsnt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

4eteen damage suits. aggregating
500. have been brought against
'oledo, Peoria Il Western railroad
count of the Chatsworth dis
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

aims OH the Northern Pacific
been delayed by washouts be-
n the Rosebud and Big Horn
-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

author OF grandfather Clock"
led in "a London hospital. lie
stopped short, never to go again."
were
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

year ago Jerry Collins was OPP
| to the division of Choteau
-. Jerry has changed his place
si,lence since then.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08
Notice---Tiln her Culture.

L. :. LAaD OFFICE At HELENA. NJ. r.
September -, 1885,.
Complaint having been entered 1T This of.
lice by Jesse |. Phelps against Martin How
ard Tor failure tn comply will. law Ms ia
Timber-Culture Entry No 300. dated NAV
- ISL. upon the W. of NEt aud sEi III
NWt, See. 23. TIP. IA north. range ~ east
in Fergus county. Montana with Wv ~
the cancellation of said entry: cont, st~nt
ALLEGING that the sail claim nt III not
break or cause to be broken tivn arres !,
said tract during the second ynar ~ Liz an,
ny, aud thai he has since entirely fai.,si ~,
comply with the Timber Culture \ +, the
said PARTIES are hereby suinmone,! =. ap,,eay
at Ibis office on the 2fh dav ri Oct.,ber.
1887. 10 O'Clock IA. m To RESPOND 10 and
furnish testimony concerning sail a legged
f,ilure Slid tesfinony to he taken before d.
A. Meagher Probate Judge of Fergus
county. Mont. at Lewistown. on the 10th
day of October, 1851
III ). HOWELL Receiver.
RrpoLF voS ToBEL JE., Attorney for Con
testant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

he fools IRE not all dead yet. The
enbackers of Iowa held u State
.enti0n ON the 1st inst.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

he Dakota Bell. the humorous pa
published at Sioux Falls, Oak. has
-,)endled.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

Is nov claimed that there Was "a
! deal Of crookedness ia connec-
viih the races durin- the fair.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08
Taken Up.

Taken UP.
Last ortohrr, one bay pony, nine years
old. branded ON left hip t,:SGH owner
can have same 10y proving property and
paying costs.
F.C. DwiNEILe.
i.svistowr. N. +.
September \ i>>1.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-09-08

INTEREST ON DEPOSITS LEFT eoR SPec,.
FLED TIME.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1887-01-06
Special Railroad Notice.

The Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way Company. always willing to grant
reduced transportation to those at
tending conventions, institutes, con-
ferences. etc, and unwilling that any
should fail to avail themselves Of such
privileges, wish Il wide circulation
given to an arrangement taking effect
January l. whereby it will he necessary
for those atten ling such mae tings,
where reduced fare Is arranged for, to
take receipts for full fare paid going.
All agents are required to keep such
blank receipts on hand, and to give
them when asked for. This is import
ant. since without such u receipt no re-
duction can be given.